ASEAN YOUTH VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME (AYVP)
Inaugural Programme for the Development of
ASEAN Youth Eco-Leaders
through Volunteerism & Community Engagement
15th August – 20th September 2013, Malaysia

We are recruiting 100 ASEAN youth volunteers between the ages of 18 and 30 who are driven and motivated to help conserve and protect our region from the over-exploitation of natural resources and climate change.

Gain knowledge and support to implement similar projects in your own country/community

Learn, explore and experience ASEAN’s unique biodiversity sites, eco-challenges and solutions while working towards protecting them. Be part of the team to explore and protect these four selected biodiversity sites:

Week 1: Orientation and training at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM or The National University of Malaysia) – the only university in this region that is located in about 100 hectares of forest reserve

Week 2 – 4: Work at the various selected bio-diversity sites in Malaysia (See below for a map of the bio-diversity sites)

Week 5: Back to UKM for sharing and coordination, monitoring and evaluation of projects

The selection will be based on the merits of the individual. The closing date of application will be midnight 7th June 2013. Only shortlisted volunteers will be notified. The selected participants will be notified after 30th of June 2013.

The programme will provide two way flight tickets, accommodation, 3 meals per day, project orientation and travels during the duration of the project.

ELIGIBILITY

– Age 18 to 30 years old
– Citizen of an ASEAN country
– Interested applicants can come from:

Universities/colleges,

Industry and foundations,

NGOs

Government agencies

Aspiring volunteer leaders who want to make a difference

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for this programme can be sent in 3 modes. Please choose only ONE, so as to avoid duplication.